MCSD - Microsoft Certified Solution
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SYNOPSIS
Microsoft’s MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution
Developer) is a high-level certification for advanced
developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise
solutions, using Microsoft development tools and technologies
as well as the Microsoft .NET Framework. The MCSD builds
on the more entry-level MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application
Developer) certification by encompassing not only development,
testing, deployment and maintenance, but also analysis
and design.
The MCSD for Microsoft .NET got its start back in the
summer of 2002. Prior to that, the MCSD was based on
Visual Studio 6 technologies and was sometimes referred
to as the MCSD on Windows 2000. The .NET MCSD certification
does not retire but newer versions of it may be released
as technology changes. There are no specific prerequisites
for the MCSD, although Microsoft recommends that you
have two years of experience developing and maintaining
solutions and applications. As soon as candidates pass
their first qualifying exam for the MCSD program, they
achieve a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.
Moreover, a candidate that is working towards the MCSD
will achieve the MCAD certification along the way. To
achieve the MCSD, a candidate must pass a total of five
exams: four core and one elective.
Job roles of those pursuing this certification generally
include: software engineer, software development engineer,
software architect, and consultant
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